The Shaodang Qiang had been living and grazing in the Qinghai Lake area for many years, but they were suddenly surprised when the Han army entered their territory.
They were not deeply involved in this rebellion. Only a small number of fringe tribes were tempted by interests to join the rebels, and they were basically defeated by the Han army.
The Shaodang Qiang knew that the Han army was quite capable. During the Hundred Years War between Han and Qiang, the Shaodang Qiang was one of the main forces and suffered serious losses. Now they no longer dare to confront the Han army. As long as the Han army does not take the initiative to cause trouble, they He didn't want to take the initiative to provoke the Han army.
But who knew that Guan Yu, leading the Han army, would arrogantly enter the area where the Shaodang Qiang were active, set up camp directly on the edge of Qinghai Lake, and patrol Qinghai Lake in a swaggering manner, showing the attitude of a master, which made the Shaodang Qiang Some tribes are dissatisfied.
They have been grazing here for generations. What does the Han army mean?
However, they were frightened by the prestige of the Han army's previous victory in the counter-insurgency war in Liangzhou. They did not dare to rashly start a war with the Han army, so they sent people to negotiate with the Han army.
Someone came to see Guan Yu and asked him what he wanted to do here.
Guan Yu didn't beat around the bush either.
"I am the general of Han Zuo, the Marquis of Fanyang County, and the general of Liuzhou Mu, who is serving Guan Yu. I have specially led troops to patrol the West Sea. I am the Mu Ling of Liangzhou. From now on, the West Sea will be under the management of the Liangzhou government. The Liangzhou government needs to use the water of the West Sea to make water. Salt, if you accept it, you can get a batch of salt given by the Liangzhou government every year, and you can open the mutual trade. If you don't accept it, huh, then let's see the truth on the battlefield."
Guan Yu stroked his growing beard and spoke clearly.
The Qiang envoy was very surprised.
"My tribe has been living here for more than a hundred years and grazing, and no Han envoys have ever said they wanted to come here to collect water and make salt. If this place is managed by the Liangzhou government, where will my tribe go to graze and live? General Liu Isn’t that too overbearing?”
Guan Yu shook his head.
"General Liu didn't say anything about letting you all leave here. We just want water. You should graze your cattle and live your life. The Liangzhou government will set up a workshop here to collect water and make salt. This is only for this purpose, and we ask you not to harass , you are not allowed to enter the restricted area set up by the Liangzhou government, do you understand?"
"restricted area?"
"It won't be a big area. The West Sea is as big as the West Sea. The Liangzhou government will set up workshops at suitable places along the coast. Where the workshops are located, it is a restricted area. You can't enter. In other places, how should you graze? Understood?"
Now, the Qiang envoy finally understood.
Then he said goodbye to Guan Yu and went back to find Naduo, the leader of the Shaodang Qiang. Naduo was quite surprised by this. After all, this was something that had never been done before. The Han army swaggered into his territory and attacked him without saying a word. The restricted area and the lake couldn't help but make him feel dissatisfied.
But then again, if Shaodang Qiang agrees, they can get a batch of free salt from the Liangzhou government every year, and they can also be promised to open up mutual markets. This benefit is not something that can be discarded casually.
Moreover, he still knew a little about the reputation of this new Liangzhou Mu. He had fought bloody battles in Liangzhou before and was very capable. He also had a close relationship with the Luoyang court and was a person with great connections.
As a leader, Naduo is not a simple warrior. He has a lot of brains. After weighing the pros and cons, he feels that this Liangzhou Mu seems to be somewhat sincere. Otherwise, he should come directly to kill people and seize the land instead of coming to reason and discuss business.
Naduo thought it was interesting, so he personally went to the Han army station in Qinghai Lake to interview Guan Yu.
Now that someone capable of taking charge came back, Guan Yu did not slack off and told him everything Liu Bei had told him before, making his attitude clear.
If we can cooperate, we are willing to cooperate.
If you have to fight, then fight and then watch.
Na Duo saw that Guan Yu was eight feet long, mighty and majestic, and he was accompanied by Liu Yong, who was also a big man. He was very good at fighting. Then thinking about the appearance of the Han soldiers he saw along the way, he suddenly felt that a fight was really going to start. The loss is not small.
If he loses, it's over. Even if he wins this round and offends Liangzhou Mu, he raises Liangzhou's troops to fight, but he won't get any good results.
Besides, Liangzhou Mu is not just here to grab things. He obviously also gave benefits and relatively good conditions. Compared with the previous inhumane behavior of Liangzhou officials, this time Liangzhou officials are simply like personal.
But, it’s empty talk. This agreement must be backed by evidence. Previously, the reputation of the Liangzhou government and the Han people on the Shaodang Qiang side was infinitely close to zero. They don’t want to cause trouble and are not afraid of it. If the Liangzhou government can’t give a Real reassurance that this matter is never over.
Naduo told Guan Yu clearly what he meant.
"We have heard of General Liu's reputation. We don't want to go against General Liu, but this matter did happen suddenly. We still need to discuss it internally, and it is empty talk. I need General Liu to give me credentials that I can trust so that I can believe it." The Han army came here not to harm us, but really just to get water to make salt."
"Isn't it just a certificate if I don't take action?"
Guan Yu sneered and said: "Which of the Han troops who came here in the past did not do it to kill people? I have restrained the soldiers without taking action so far. Isn't this called a certificate?"
That's a little more annoying.
"It's hard for me to believe the sincerity of the Han army when Guan Zhi said this!"
Guan Yu took a deep breath, took out a small cloth bag from his arms, and threw it to Naduo.
"Look, this is our sincerity."
Naduo opened the cloth bag carefully and found that it was full of white fine granular items.
"This is?"
"Salt."
"Salt?"
Naduo found that this salt was a little different from the salt in his impression.
The color is different, the shape is different, it almost doesn't look like the same thing.
"Don't believe it? Try it."
"………………"
Na Duo looked at Guan Yu warily.
Guan Yu knew what Na Duo meant, and sneered. He reached for the cloth bag, pinched a pinch of salt, put it into his mouth in front of him, swallowed it, and threw the cloth bag back to Na Duo.
"Poisoning and harming people is the behavior of villains, and Guan doesn't even bother to do it!"
Naduo looked at Guan Yu, then at the cloth bag in his hand, nodded slowly, pinched a handful, put it in his mouth, took a sip, and then was stunned.
"Salty...it's salt!"
Then he looked at the salt grains in the cloth bag with a surprised look on his face, and said in surprise: "How did you do this? It feels...it tastes very different!"
"Now do you believe that Guan is really here to get water to make salt?"
Guan Yu stroked his beard and said with a cold smile: "You and other Qiang people have never heard of the Han family's skills. It's normal. Don't worry about how this is done. I just ask you, do you agree to this condition?"
There was silence for a long time.
"The Han family's skills are indeed remarkable. General Liu needs water to make salt. I believe it. However, can we be sure that the opening of the mutual trade and the annual supply of salt from the Liangzhou government are true?"
Guan Yu stroked his beard and laughed.
"As a gentleman says, a horse cannot be chased. My brother is a dignified shepherd of Liangzhou, so how could he do something to get rich by breaking his promise? Even if you Qiang people are not Han people, my brother would not bother to use such villainous methods!"
Brother?
Is the arrogant guy in front of me still a brother to Liu Bei?
"Well, I will go back and discuss with the people of my tribe first. After the discussion, I will tell the relevant officials the results."
"ASAP."
"Um."
Before leaving the Han army camp, Naduo saw a group of Han soldiers wearing armor and holding weapons, running around the camp. The formation was quite neat, shouting slogans while running, full of momentum and power.
He turned his head and left the Han army camp with a heavy heart.
